Jeong Ji-so Biography

Screen Actors Guild Awards-winner Jeong Ji-so is a South Korean actress. She has been indulging in the limelight since her childhood days when her work in the television series May Queen earned her huge fame. However, her role in the South Korean black comedy thriller film Parasite gained her international attention. Moreover, the role earned her a nomination in Gold Derby Awards while won the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Born In Seoul, South Korea, Ji-so Got International Fame From Parasite

Jeong Ji-so was born on 17th September 1999, in Seoul, South Korea. She holds South Korean nationality. Her birth name is Hyun Seung-Min. Ji-so graduated from Chungshin Girls' High School.

The actress started her career as a child artist from the television series May Queen in 2012. In 2013, she appeared in a couple of television series, including TV Novel: Samsaengi, The Blade and Petal, Empress Ki and Eun-guk, and the Ugly Duckling.

In 2014, the Parasite star made her film debut in the movie Daughter. The same year, she portrayed the role of Kang Poo-reum in the series My Spring Days. Similarly, she appeared in the television series Hyde Jekyll, Me and Splendid Politics, and the movie The Tiger in 2015.

CAPTION: Cast members of the South Korean black comedy thriller film Parasite attending the Oscar red carpet in 2019-The movie became the first South Korean film to receive Academy Award recognition SOURCE: [email protected]

Ji-so gained international recognition following portraying the character of Park Da-hye in the 2019 movie Parasite (Gisaengchung). In the movie, she appeared along with Song Kang-ho, Park So-dam, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Choi Woo-shik. She was nominated for Gold Derby Awards and Online Film & Television Association Awards while she won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role in the movie.

Is Actress Jeong Ji-so A Millionaire?

Being one of the successful up-and-coming South Korean actresses, Jeong Ji-so has earned a handsome fortune from her career.

Ji-so has not revealed any information about her net worth. But, according to some sources, she has an estimated net worth of $200,000 as of 2021.

Ji-so appeared in the successful movie Parasites, which collected $163.3 million against an $11 million budget. She might have received a handsome sum of money from her role in the film.

Relationship Status: Is She Dating?

Jeong Ji-so as of 2021 is reportedly dating a guy named Choi Joon Hyuk. Her boyfriend who is a grandson of Han Bok designer Lee Young Hee works at the Bank of America. Similarly, his brother is a former member of an idol group “X-large.” 

CAPTION: Jeong Ji-so is reportedly dating grandson of Han Bok designer Lee Young Hee, Choi Joon Hyuk SOURCE: [email protected]_jisoo__o

Despite being a public figure, the couple lives a very private life and still has not made a public appearance together. 

Previously, the Parasite star was in a relationship with Lee Joon, however, there are no details regarding their relationship and the reason for their breakup. She was also linked with the Korean actor Yoon Hyun-min.